Patched | Is It Winter In Australia

Mia peered closer at the screen. Sure enough, Leo’s breath made a faint puff of vapor in the chilly air. And behind him, she spotted a frosty patch on the grass near the fence.

“Brrr,” Mia said, shivering dramatically. “It’s so cold here, Leo. I can’t feel my toes. Tell me something warm.”

Mia smiled and watched a snowflake melt on her windowpane. The world was big and upside down in the best way. is it winter in australia

Leo’s face filled the screen. He was wearing a hoodie, but the sun was bright behind him, and there were green leaves on the trees in his backyard. “Uh, Mia… it’s not warm here at all,” he said, laughing. “It’s actually freezing.”

Mia laughed, finally understanding. “So it’s winter in Australia right now.” Mia peered closer at the screen

“Nope. We’re having hot chocolate and movie weather,” Leo said, holding up his own mug. “But don’t worry—while you’re having a heatwave in December, I’ll be sending you pictures of our summer barbecue.”

“Exactly,” Leo grinned. “Now stop hogging all the cold—send some snow my way.” “Brrr,” Mia said, shivering dramatically

“Yes!” Leo pointed to the gray sky behind him. “Look at those clouds. It’s been raining all week. We’ve got our heaters on, and Mum just made soup. Sound familiar?”